When I created my first website my intent was to make money. Ok.... It FAILED! I was thinking of a second website (a proxy). I Didn't do it but I figured, people start proxies to make money and so I couldn't do it a second time. Now, I know you make money by having it take time and effort. But I'm having trouble get the "make website to make money (using adsense)" mentality out of my mind. I really don't want to blog. Can somehow tell me how they relinquished the "make websites to make money (using adsense)" mentality? [I couldn't come up with a category, so I figured I could link it with adsense and it is about adsense so I'm safe.]
It's hard to take that out but if you are in this business for some times you get many points and ideeas Many people fail becouse such mentality or thinking this are easy money ....
A good way to get out of that mentality is to realize that a lot of us who do websites with topics that we're passionate about are also making good money as well. I actually make more money off of my one website (the topic is something I've been passionate about for over 20 years) than I would by working at a web design job.
I created a lot of sites, I haven't been successful even once, I am still trying, I do believe one day I will get a break
Is it a side thing for you or full time? apart from wanting to make money do you have an understanding of how to promote a website? Take comfort in knowing that some of the richest people out there fail a few times and still have their failiures over the years, each time your becoming a bit more experienced, you always learn from experiences and mistakes and i can assure you that im not finding it easy either but i stay positive.
Maybe the urge to make money is a good thing, but it can also work against you. The urge for money will drive you to accomplish goals while at the same time, if you aren't making money--you will be more likely to give up. I do not think it is a necessity however to change your mind frame.